(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting a Third Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Fourth Award of the Legion of Merit to Colonel (Corps of Engineers) George Sanders Oliver, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States in the Office of the Chief Engineer, from 1977 to 1978. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Oliver culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his country and his dedicated contributions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.
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Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Silver Star
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
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Silver Star
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Legion of Merit
United States Military Academy Register of Graduates(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Legion of Merit to Colonel (Corps of Engineers) George Sanders Oliver, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commanding Officer of a Brigade at The Engineer School from 1971 to 1973. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Oliver and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Army.
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Silver Star
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Second Lieutenant (Corps of Engineers)Batallion:
13th Engineer Combat BattalionDivision:
7th Infantry DivisionAction Date:
Korean War
United States Military Academy Register of Graduates(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to Second Lieutenant (Corps of Engineers) George Sanders Oliver, United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as a Platoon Leader and Assistant Operations Officer of a Combat Engineer Battalion of Company A, 13th Engineer Combat Battalion, 7th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in Korea from 1950 to 1951. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Second Lieutenant Oliver, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.
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Legion of Merit
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Lieutenant Colonel (Corps of Engineers)Action Date:
1967 – 1969
United States Military Academy Register of Graduates(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Lieutenant Colonel (Corps of Engineers) George Sanders Oliver, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States in the Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff, Personnel, Department of the Army, from 1967 to 1969. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Oliver and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Army.
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Legion of Merit
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Lieutenant Colonel (Corps of Engineers)Action Date:
1969 – 1970
United States Military Academy Register of Graduates(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit to Lieutenant Colonel (Corps of Engineers) George Sanders Oliver, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Engineer Advisor to the 3d Corps, Army of the Republic of Vietnam, from 1969 to 1970. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Oliver and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Army.
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Silver Star
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Second Lieutenant (Corps of Engineers)Batallion:
13th Engineer Combat BattalionDivision:
7th Infantry DivisionAction Date:
Korean War
United States Military Academy Register of Graduates(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Second Lieutenant (Corps of Engineers) George Sanders Oliver, United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as a Platoon Leader and Assistant Operations Officer of Company A, 13th Engineer Combat Battalion, 7th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in Korea from 1950 to 1951. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Second Lieutenant Oliver, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.